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'This is not a theoretical risk—it is an active threat': The NSA, FBI, CISA and more warn of AI-assisted hacks against critical US infrastructure and facilities
US agencies including the NSA, FBI, and CISA have issued a joint warning about an active cyber threat to Siemens S7 programmable logic controllers used in critical infrastructure. Threat actors are reportedly using AI-generated exploitation scripts to conduct reconnaissance and capability development, potentially leading to disruption of essential services, equipment damage, and safety incidents. The advisory emphasizes the urgency of the threat and recommends hardening actions for organizations.
DNA building blocks on asteroid Ryugu, bacteria that eat plastic waste, and more science news
Recent scientific findings include the discovery of DNA building blocks on asteroid Ryugu, suggesting these molecules were widespread in the early solar system and potentially transported to Earth. Additionally, a consortium of bacteria has been identified that can collectively digest plastic additives, offering a potential solution for plastic pollution. The Hubble Space Telescope also captured a rare, early view of a comet breaking apart.
States are suing the EPA for relinquishing its role as a greenhouse gas emissions regulator
Twenty states, led by California, are suing the US Environmental Protection Agency for rescinding its authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. The lawsuit challenges the agency's decision to withdraw a 2009 study that linked greenhouse gases to public health risks, which was a basis for emissions regulations. This legal action aims to restore the EPA's ability to combat climate change, though Congress could also pass new legislation.